Young Children's Literacy Development and the Role of Televisual Texts

Young Children's Literacy Development and the Role of Televisual Texts

Author: Naima Browne

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-06-22

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1135708274

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Explores and analyses the ways in which very young children's developing literacy can be supported by their experience of watching TV and videos. This book addresses ways teachers can use children's experience of watching stories on video or TV to feed back into their own story-writing, reading, story-telling and role-play in the classroom. Explores areas specifically highlighted in the National Curriculum for English, and will benefit teachers developing their literacy teaching in light of the government Literacy Hour initiative.


Handbook of Early Childhood Literacy

Handbook of Early Childhood Literacy

Author: Nigel Hall

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2003-12-06

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780761974376

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Providing an overview of contemporary research into early childhood literacy, this handbook deals with subjects related to nature, function and use of literacy and the development, learning and teaching of literacy in early childhood.


Popular Culture, New Media and Digital Literacy in Early Childhood

Popular Culture, New Media and Digital Literacy in Early Childhood

Author: Jackie Marsh

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-11-04

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1134308396

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Fantastic team of contributors - reads like a who's who of experts in literacy International appeal with global research and overseas contributors Early Years focus means it appeals to Early Childhood practitioners as well as literacy people Jackie Marsh is widely published and highly respected, Internationally known expert in literacy Cross over appeal to linguistics field, and long awaited study of modern technology's influence on children's literacy learning


The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Language and Literacy

The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Language and Literacy

Author: Teresa Grainger

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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For this essential collection of readings on literacy and language, Teresa Grainger has carefully chosen journal articles and book chapters which offer significant and serious insights into the world of literacy in the twenty-first century.


Finding the Force of the Star Wars Franchise

Finding the Force of the Star Wars Franchise

Author: Matthew Kapell

Publisher: Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13:

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In 1977 a single film called Star Wars exploded on the consciousness of the world. Since then the franchise, created by George Lucas, has become a global entertainment corporation. The merchandise of the original trilogy was largely confined to toys and games, but those games have since become computerized, the toys more sophisticated, and Star Wars has moved into the multi-media environment of the twenty-first century in ways unimaginable in the long-ago world of 1977. Computer games and web sites, novels, animated television shows, as well as a new trilogy of films, have all placed Star Wars at the center of world popular culture. Finding the Force of the Star Wars Franchise brings together contributors who critically analyze the Star Wars universe from many perspectives. Topics include war, foreign policy, gender roles, spirituality and religion, toy play and adult collecting, creative fandom, race, special effects, and mythology.


Gender Equity in the Early Years

Gender Equity in the Early Years

Author: Naima Browne

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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Gender Equity in the Early Yearscritically evaluates the extent to which current early years policies, provision and practice promote and foster gender equity. It explores the rationale for the drive to employ more men in the early years field and examines the link made between ‘underachievement’ in boys and the ‘feminine’ nature of early years provision. It also looks at the underpinning philosophy and impact of the Foundation stage in early years provision. Taking into consideration recent research, this book considers the validity of the ‘scientific’ conclusions being drawn about the biological basis for gender differences. Children’s perceptions of ‘masculinities’ and ‘femininities’ are also under scrutiny as the author analyses their imaginative role play and storytelling in early years settings. The author also looks at the principles behind the pre-school provision in Reggio Emilia and focuses on the extent to which this approach fosters gender equity. This groundbreaking book is essential reading for professionals working with young children, students on early childhood education and early childhood studies courses and heads and deputies in nurseries and primary and nursery schools.